Alumni Events Calendar

Binghamton Athlete Alumni:
Please join us at a very special event
Binghamton University – Alumni Association

Basketball Games and Reception
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014
Binghamton University Events Center

You are invited to a special event, compliments of the Binghamton University Varsity Club. We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, Jan. 11, for a reception, which will be held between the women’s basketball game at 2 p.m., and the men’s basketball game at 4:30. You will receive free tickets to both basketball games. The Varsity Club reception will follow the first game, beginning at approximately 3:30.

To make a reservation, please contact Bette Anne Gaube at [email protected] or call 607-777-2093. The registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 6, 2014.

Binghamton University’s wrestling squad will be in New York City on Friday, Jan. 10, to face Columbia University. You are invited to this dual meet, which starts at 7 p.m., and will be held at Columbia’s Blue Gym (University Gym). The building is located at the corner of Broadway and 119th Street; however, it can only be accessed on campus level, so please enter campus through the gate at 116th Street.

After the meet, at approximately 9 p.m., former wrestler Billy Baldwin ’85 will host a get-together for Binghamton alumni and friends. The mixer will take place at Little Town, located at 982 Amsterdam Avenue (between 108th & 109th streets – across from the Columbia University campus). There is no admission fee. Hors d’oeuvres are courtesy of Billy Baldwin. Cash bar.

Come cheer on the wrestling team and then meet with alumni and friends afterwards. Please respond to Mike McKercher at [email protected] if you plan to attend.

***FOR ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS***
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Fashion Institute of Technology
(John E. Reeves Great Hall)
Use entrance at 7th Avenue at 28th Street, Manhattan

6 – 7 p.m.: Alumni Reception
7 – 9 p.m.: Student-Alumni Career Networking Session

Share your knowledge and advice with current students at Metro Career Night 2014! This event provides current students with an opportunity to learn about various careers and receive advice from successful Binghamton University alumni like you.

We are seeking alumni volunteers from a range of occupations and employers. We welcome your participation. If you would like to make a difference by volunteering at our event, please contact Melinda Holicky, associate director of alumni volunteer engagement.

Sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association, Career Development Center, and the Alumni Association Metro New York Chapter.

***FOR STUDENTS***
A Career Exploration Event for Students

Wednesday, Jan. 15
Fashion Institute of Technology
(John E. Reeves Great Hall)
Use entrance at 7th Avenue at 28th Street, Manhattan

6 – 7 p.m.: Panel Discussion “Powerful Career Tips from Alumni”
7 – 9 p.m.: Student-Alumni Career Networking Session

Metro Career Night is a special opportunity for you to network with successful Binghamton University alumni living in the Metro New York area and working in a wide range of careers. They’re willing to share their expertise with you!

A panel of successful Binghamton University graduates will share powerful career tips and strategies. Then, you can meet face-to-face with alumni during a career networking session where you can ask questions about working in specific fields and industries.

Admission to this event is free. Online registration is strongly recommended. In fact, students who pre-register and attend will be entered into a drawing to win special Binghamton University prizes. Dress is business casual.

Why attend? This event is a unique opportunity to meet and network with successful Binghamton University alumni who can provide you with career advice and insights and respond to your specific questions about their work, their transition to their present career, industry trends, and other topics.

Panelists:
Raymond G. Russolillo ’80
Partner, Withum Smith & Brown, PC
President, Binghamton University Alumni Association
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Jolene Chan ’99
Chief of Staff, Bluewolf
Bachelor of Science, Management

Emilia Naccarato, ’80
Bachelor of Arts, Law & Society (Philosophy, Politics, and Law)
JD, St. John’s University School of Law, 1983
Associate Director, Career Services, Cardozo Law School

Moderator:
William McCarthy
Associate Director, Career Development Center

Please stop by the Career Development Center (CDC) table at Metro Career Night to have your resume reviewed, learn about CDC resources, and ask career-related questions.

If you have any questions, contact Courtney Huff, assistant director of student and young alumni engagement.

Sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association, Career Development Center, and the Alumni Association’s Metro New York Chapter.

Join us for a gathering
at the Huntington Yacht Club
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014
6 to 9 p.m.
Huntington Yacht Club
95 E. Shore Rd., Huntington, N.Y.

We invite you to attend the Metro New York Chapter’s inaugural Long Island event. Even in the wintertime, the Huntington Harbor is beautiful. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to enjoy the waterfront scenery and the upscale, private club will serve as host for our gathering. The admission price is just $15/person and will include hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and one drink. Cash bar.

Please be advised the yacht club has a dress code. Collared shirts are required for men; comparable attire is required for women. Blue jeans and sneakers are not permitted.

The registration deadline is Thursday, Jan. 16. However, because we can only take 200 people for this event, you’ll want to register online as soon as possible. Alumni can bring one guest. Refunds will only be granted if you cancel prior to the registration deadline. If you have any questions, please contact the Metro New York Chapter at [email protected].

Sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association and Metro New York Chapter.

Join us for a Networking Breakfast

Featured Speaker
Ronald C. Lieberman ’87
Executive Vice President, The Trump Organization

Special Guests
President Harvey Stenger
and Harpur College Dean Anne McCall

Friday, Jan. 24
8 to 9:30 a.m.
The Terrace Club
25 W. 51st St., Manhattan
(near 5th Avenue)

Did you miss our real estate panel and lawyers networking events in the fall? Join the Metro New York Chapter for our third networking event. Enjoy coffee and breakfast with your fellow alumni in the real estate and related industries. Past guests have included builders, developers, landlords, lawyers, brokers, accountants, analysts, managing agents and more.

Hear the latest developments at Binghamton University in opening remarks by President Harvey Stenger. You’ll also have a chance to meet Anne McCall, dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences.

Our featured speaker will be Ronald Lieberman ’87, executive vice president for The Trump Organization; he manages many of Donald Trump’s businesses including golf courses, recreational facilities, a modeling agency and real estate holdings. He is heavily involved in acquisitions, budgets and overseeing operations. Ronald will share insights about his rise to the head of the New York City Parks Department Revenue Division to working very closely with Donald Trump, including current projects such as the Ferry Point Park Golf Course in The Bronx set to open in 2015.

The price of $10/person for alumni ($15/non-alumni guest) includes continental breakfast with bagels, muffins, juice and coffee. Please register online by Monday, Jan. 20. We’re sorry; we will not be able to grant refunds after the registration deadline passes. This event is limited to the first 125 people.

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424. Our event is sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association.

Hors d’oeuvres & Hoops

Saturday, Feb. 8
Binghamton University Events Center
Noon: Pre-game Reception (Event Level, North End)
2 p.m.: Men’s Basketball Game

Non-Season ticket holder price: $10 (pick up tickets at Box Office)
Season ticket holder price: $5/person

Cash bar available.

This event will be a great way to beat the winter blues! Warm up with some hot hors d’oeuvres during our pre-game alumni reception then show your Bearcat pride while cheering on the men’s basketball team during an America East Conference game against the University of Maine! Enjoy the company of Binghamton alumni, families and friends during this home game in the Events Center!

Please register online by Monday, Feb. 3. We’re sorry; refunds will not be granted after the registration deadline. If you have questions, contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424.

Join us for Binghamton men’s basketball
and a pre-game reception

Saturday, Feb. 22
Pre-game reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
G.L. Shack’s Grill
583 Frederick Rd., Catonsville

Men’s basketball game at 7 p.m.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore

Did you know a total of nearly 3,000 Binghamton University alumni live in our area? Don’t miss a chance to see the Bearcats close to where we call home. Enjoy conversation and cocktails with fellow alumni at a reception before the game, then cheer on our men’s basketball team in the company of other Binghamton fans. Don’t forget to wear green!

Appetizers will be sponsored by the Alumni Association. Cash bar. There is no admission fee for the reception, but we ask that you please register online by Thursday, Feb. 20, so we know how many people to expect. Game tickets will be available before the game through the UMBC box office for $10 (general admission).

Check out our event on Facebook. See a map showing the route from G.L. Shack’s Grill to the Retriever Activities Center. If you have any questions, or if you’re interested in carpooling to the event from DC or Northern Virginia, please contact us at [email protected]. We hope to see you soon!

Christina Ritter ’99 and Rachel Siditsky ’04
D.C. Metro Chapter Co-leaders

Track & Field Alumni Event
Prior to the America East Championship at NYC Armory

Saturday, Feb. 22
7 – 9 p.m.

Coogan’s Restaurant
4015 Broadway, Manhattan
(one block east of the Armory, A or C subway to 168th Street)

We hope you can join us to reunite with former teammates, meet past and present Binghamton “trackies”, and raise money for the men’s and women’s track and field, and cross country programs.

All alumni are welcome! Cost of $50/person includes buffet dinner, draft beer, wine and soda. Please register online by Monday, Feb. 17. Refunds will not be granted after the registration deadline.

*Any additional proceeds will be donated to the Binghamton University men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams.

“Premier Education in the Age of Innovation”
Meet Brian Rose, Vice President for Student Affairs

Thursday, March 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.
MacArthur Park Restaurant, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto

Our San Francisco Bay Area Chapter leaders and Vice President for Student Affairs Brian Rose look forward to seeing you at this special event — a great opportunity for you to network with fellow alumni and share stories from your days on campus.

Vice President Rose will share with you a number of exciting developments, including news about construction on campus, plans to offer more internships to current students (and how alumni will play a key role), efforts to better link the learning and residential environments, and community engagement programs. You are sure to be impressed with how our University continues to grow. And, there are many opportunities for you to engage with the University as a volunteer — from right here in the Bay Area!

$20/person includes light appetizers, soft drinks and wine. There also is a $5 parking fee. Please register online by Friday, Feb. 21.

For more information, contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424.

School of Management Networking Event
with special guest Scott Krug ’96, Chief Financial Officer, New York Yankees

You are cordially invited to attend a very special Binghamton University School of Management alumni reception hosted by alumnus Robert Eicher ’81.

Please join us for an evening of networking, conversation and cocktails at the historic New York Athletic Club.

Scott Krug ’96 is chief financial officer and vice president of financial operations for the New York Yankees. Scott will discuss “The Business of Baseball”

Thursday, March 20, 2014
7 to 9 p.m.

New York Athletic Club
President’s Room, 10th floor
180 Central Park South, Manhattan
(Between 6th and 7th Avenues)

$50 per person includes a hosted bar and hors d’oeuvres. Please note the club requires gentlemen to wear business casual attire with jacket and collared shirt; comparable attire is required for ladies.

Please register online by Friday, March 14 (or until filled). Space is limited; register today! We will not be able to grant refunds after the registration deadline.

Questions? Contact Anne Considine-Dwyer by e-mail or at (607) 777-6238.

Sponsored by the School of Management and the Binghamton University Alumni Association.